Results 23,101-23,109 of 23,109 for speaker:Paddy Burke

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

Paddy Burke: We may need extra time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

Paddy Burke: Has the BMW region been abandoned?

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister and wish him the best of luck in the enormous task he has in dealing not only with rail transport but with transport generally. Senator Higgins mentioned the Westport and Ballina lines to Dublin. Great efforts were made over recent years to install the welded rail line and it is, at last, in place on this route. The installation of the welded rail, however, does not...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

Paddy Burke: Perhaps they should be sent St. Patrick's Day cards.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Lenihan, to the House and wish him well. I also extend my best wishes in his new portfolio to the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue. It is not an easy area of responsibility at the moment because the tourism industry is under such pressure. I agree with Senator Leyden that the price war between Aer Lingus and Ryanair has resulted...

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (6 Nov 2002)

Paddy Burke: Like other speakers, I welcome the Minister to the House. I listened with great interest to a number of speakers in the debate and I am delighted to make a contribution also.

Seanad: Report of Committee of Selection: Motion. (13 Sep 2002)

Paddy Burke: I move: The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated the following Members to serve on the Committee of Procedure and Privileges: Senators Cyprian Brady, Brian Hayes, John Dardis, Jim Higgins, Pat Moylan, Labhras Ó Murchú, Ann Ormonde, Joe O'Toole and Brendan Ryan. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Sep 2002)

Paddy Burke: Will the Leader arrange a debate, when the House resumes, on funding for the BMW region? I sought this debate in the past and I ask the new Leader to provide an early opportunity to bring us up to date on the position of funding for the region.

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim. Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (12 Sep 2002)

Paddy Burke: I am aware that both the Independent and Labour groups have five Members each. I understand the rota of speakers can be referred to the first meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges for a decision. The Chair will call speakers in accordance with that decision as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, under Standing Order 32, I am calling Senator O'Toole.